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kwray1972's review
4.0
Maggie finds herself alone after her husband decides he no longer wants to be married. She sets out to heal and discover who she is without him. After their divorce is final, her ex has a health scare and decides he wants her back and asks her to remarry him.
bookedupgirl's review
3.0
Nearly 30 years of marriage and your husband ups and leaves you - then what?
This is Maggie’s story of heartache, and how she refinds herself.
I enjoyed the premise. It was a fairly quick read as it was a shorter book, I did enjoy it but was left wanting a bit more - maybe from the characters themselves? ⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is Maggie’s story of heartache, and how she refinds herself.
I enjoyed the premise. It was a fairly quick read as it was a shorter book, I did enjoy it but was left wanting a bit more - maybe from the characters themselves? ⭐️⭐️⭐️
throwmeabook's review
2.0
On the whole a light, entertaining read. Maggie is a sympathetic character, likeable and relatable. When I first picked up this book, I was hoping to be uplifted and inspired by her story. I wanted to laugh and cry with her, cheer for her. In the end, the writing let this story down, let Maggie down. One dimensional, simple, uninspiring, and not even the 'Eat, Pray, Love' vibe it had going for it could save it.
A digital copy was provided by NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for an honest, unbiased review.
A digital copy was provided by NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for an honest, unbiased review.
courtthebookgirl's review
3.0
I enjoyed this book. The characters were likable and the story interesting. I wasn’t blown away by it, but it was an engaging read that kept me interested enough to finish it. I enjoyed Ms. Pagan’s writing tremendously.
melindamoor's review
3.0
2.75 stars
I requested this ARC, because I found the title intriguing and that alone made me think and reflect on Things-In-Life.
Despite the cover blurb revealing the gist of the story, I was somehow hoping for more... more depth, layers, insight, inner journey. So maybe it was a mistake on my part to start reading with these expectations in mind, but I couldn't help them, they were there and unfortunately they were not met. Pretty much everything was kept close to the surface.
This does not mean that the book was bad, not at all. It was a nice read altogether with an OK, but very generic story. There is not really anything to make it stand out among the others of its kind. It is about how a woman in her fifties has to start life all over again, re-discovering herself in the process.
When it came to her travel to Rome, I started to get nervous, getting some very unwelcome [b:Eat, Pray, Love|19501|Eat, Pray, Love|Elizabeth Gilbert|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1503066414s/19501.jpg|3352398]-vibes (am not a fan of that book, in case you are curious). I think the author must have been conscious of this herself as there was a direct, tongue-in-cheek denial about it.
The writing was good, but bland and did not really help me connecting to Maggie.
Closing conclusion: if you are in need of some hen-lit, go for it, just don't expect anything earth-shattering.
ARC received by the Publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I requested this ARC, because I found the title intriguing and that alone made me think and reflect on Things-In-Life.
Despite the cover blurb revealing the gist of the story, I was somehow hoping for more... more depth, layers, insight, inner journey. So maybe it was a mistake on my part to start reading with these expectations in mind, but I couldn't help them, they were there and unfortunately they were not met. Pretty much everything was kept close to the surface.
This does not mean that the book was bad, not at all. It was a nice read altogether with an OK, but very generic story. There is not really anything to make it stand out among the others of its kind. It is about how a woman in her fifties has to start life all over again, re-discovering herself in the process.
When it came to her travel to Rome, I started to get nervous, getting some very unwelcome [b:Eat, Pray, Love|19501|Eat, Pray, Love|Elizabeth Gilbert|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1503066414s/19501.jpg|3352398]-vibes (am not a fan of that book, in case you are curious). I think the author must have been conscious of this herself as there was a direct, tongue-in-cheek denial about it.
The writing was good, but bland and did not really help me connecting to Maggie.
Closing conclusion: if you are in need of some hen-lit, go for it, just don't expect anything earth-shattering.
ARC received by the Publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
inliterarylove's review
5.0
This is a book that will resonate with many women. As soon as I started reading it, I knew-you will see a part of yourself in Maggie. No matter your age. Having what is possibly a 3rd quarter life crisis, her husband up and leaves her, shattering everything she thought happy and stable. So after the required and expected wallowing, she Eat Pray Loves it for a hot minute and decides then and there, it is finally time for some self care. Woman Last Seen in Her Thirties is fiction yes, but I guarantee women will be reading their own story. Pagán nails it once again.
I received an Advanced Review Copy. All opinions are mine.
I received an Advanced Review Copy. All opinions are mine.
bfth23's review
3.0
I'm indecisive about this novel; and this novel's main character is just as indecisive. Not sure that I really liked anyone in the book...
ashleymariereads's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kellimac's review
4.0
Enjoyable, light-hearted read, or listen. Even when you know the ending, do you really know the ending? It takes some skill to lay out a seemingly obvious plot and still keep the reader guessing the whole way through. I intend to read, or listen, to more from this author.
amielizabeth's review
3.0
Heartwarming
I really liked this. Not earth shattering, but solid writing and a good character. I love books about "older" women. Excellent beach read!
I really liked this. Not earth shattering, but solid writing and a good character. I love books about "older" women. Excellent beach read!